When you visit Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll find more than just hiking, rock climbing, star gazing, and viewing the iconic Joshua trees. The park is home to Keys Ranch, a place where you feel like you have stepped back in time, surrounded by artifacts from an old movie set in the middle of the…
If I’ve learned one thing about visiting America’s National Parks, it’s that each park truly offers something unique. California’s Joshua Tree National Park, home to two different desert ecosystems, the Colorado and the Mojave, is no exception. Our recent California trip to visit family gave us the opportunity to explore the park’s roughly 800,000 acres….
Are you looking for a family-friendly vacation destination that offers a variety of outdoor activities? I’ve rounded up a list of ideas from fellow travel bloggers that includes diverse locations ranging from the coast of Oregon to the mountains of Virginia. They share their experience with what makes each destination special, along…
Do you always stay in a hotel when you take a vacation? Certainly the ease of booking, liberal cancellation policies, full amenities, and on-site dining are all great reasons to go this route. Over the years traveling as a family, we’ve had wonderful experiences in hotels of all shapes and sizes, including the Grand…
Have you ever considered taking a cooking class while on vacation? I hadn’t really thought about it when we were planning a fall trip to New Orleans (making a meal with a local in a picturesque town in Italy was always top on my bucket list) and now that I have done both experiences,…
When you first arrive in New Orleans, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of restaurants and bars that seem to be on every corner. But if you read 8 Fun Things to Do in New Orleans, you know that visitors can also find other fun ways to spend the day….
I don’t know about you, but as the weather turns cooler, I often feel this mad rush to get active outside! Now more than ever people are discovering the simple joy of spending time in nature. One easy way to get outdoors without traveling far from home is to head to your local state park….
Did you know there is a place less than an hour from Washington, DC where you can kayak through history? Head to Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary for a unique kayaking adventure. This interesting place in Charles County, Maryland gives you the chance to glide among the ‘Ghost Fleet’ — the remains of over…
Have you ever planned a road trip just for food? I just did and it was so much fun! After reading stories about the legendary white clam pizza at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut, I knew I wanted to try it for myself. When an opportunity to take a short road…
Have you ever heard of the New River Gorge National River in West Virginia? Don’t let the name fool you, the New River is considered to be the second oldest river in the world. The area was recently re-designated, and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve became America’s 63rd national park. We…